Polk County K9 Ace’s handler gets replacement after line-of-duty shooting: Meet K9 Vader

The Polk County Sheriff's Office added 15-month-old German Shepherd K9 Vader to its active roster alongside Handler Natalie Oestreich, following the forced retirement of her former K9, Ace. 

California labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

California's iconic labor leader, Dolores Huerta, has died at the age of 96, her family said on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy of community activism that her protégés say should last on because of how she led and trained them. 

Florida man hurt, hit by truck while performing viral 'TikTok' roadside haircut stunt, police say

An 18-year-old man was seriously hurt when he was hit by a truck while allegedly getting a haircut while seated in the middle of the roadway in Ocala, allegedly part of a viral "TikTok" trend, according to the Ocala Police Department.Police later arrested the man and two others for violating a city ordinance.

Atlanta mayor issues excuse note for sold-out Dream Finals Game 6

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens asked local employers and educators to excuse residents who take time during the workday Thursday to cheer on the Atlanta Dream in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals.

Male supplement recalled over undeclared Viagra, Cialis ingredients

Tonight We Ride, LLC is recalling all lots of its Ultimate Forza male supplement after testing found undeclared sildenafil, tadalafil and dapoxetine.

US cruise ship strands over 200 passengers because it can't afford fuel

A U.S. cruise ship that was sold as a permanent voyage around the world is now stranded in Cambodia, along with 203 passengers and 156 crew members.

Virginia mother charged with homicide after 8-month-old infant drowns in bathtub

A northern Virginia mother faces homicide, child abuse charges and child endangerment charges after her 8-month-old infant was left unattended in a running bathtub and drowned, authorities said.

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as tech giant reshapes its workforce

Microsoft on Monday announced a new voluntary buyout program that will cover about 60,000 eligible employees who can choose to leave the company with financial support and other career planning resources.

Tampa Bay Rays beat Brewers 4-3 in Game 4, keeping World Series dreams alive

The Tampa Bay Rays have kept their World Series dreams alive for at least one more night after beating the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 at Tropicana Field. 

iPhone Duo users report screen problems, Apple offers replacements

Days after launching their new product, the folding iPhone Duo, Apple has acknowledged that some of the devices have displayed some problems with the screens, and have said they will replace them. 

Grady Judd, public safety leaders raise emergency service concerns about Amendment 3: 'We're here warning you'

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, police chiefs, fire chiefs and firefighters gathered in Tampa on Monday to warn that Amendment 3, a proposed property tax amendment, could strain local government budgets and make it harder to maintain emergency services as communities grow.

Tallahassee shooting: 15-year-old arrested in mass shooting near FAMU stadium, police say

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Tallahassee that injured 12 people, including six minors, near Florida A&M University's football stadium, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.

Eric Bauza, modern-day voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46

Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor who carried the legacy of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of other Looney Tunes characters into the modern era, has died at 46.